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China’s virus response raises concerns over climate role in 5-year plan -study

Published 12:14 on August 6, 2020  /  Last updated at 22:13 on August 6, 2020  / Stian Reklev /  Asia Pacific, China

China’s response to the COVID-19 crisis has not been as carbon intensive as some had feared, but the backseat role given to environmental issues is raising concerns over the climate content of the forthcoming 14th five-year plan, according to a study published Thursday.
China’s response to the COVID-19 crisis has not been as carbon intensive as some had feared, but the backseat role given to environmental issues is raising concerns over the climate content of the forthcoming 14th five-year plan, according to a study published Thursday.


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